Medical Prefixes - Position & Location [Nearby, Between, Both Sides]

Question 1

Para-

Answer 1

Nearby, Alongside, Beside
Parathyroid Glands
Parathyroid Glands= Glands alongside or adjacent to the thyroid

Question 2

Juxta-

Answer 2

Next to, Side by side
Juxtapose
Juxtapose = Putting two or more objects side by side

Question 3

Inter-

Answer 3

Between
Intercellular
Intercellular = Located or occurring between cells

Question 4

Ambi-

Answer 4

Both, Both sides
Ambidextrous
Ambidextrous = Ability to use both hands equally well

Question 5

Amphi-

Answer 5

Both, Both sides
Amphibian
Amphibian = Live on both land and in water throughout their life cycle